Joe Cole: Net Worth and Career Highlights
Joe Cole, an English soccer player, boasts an impressive net worth of $45 million. Born on November 8, 1981, in Paddington, London, Joe lived there until he was six years old before moving to Somers Town. He attended St. Mary's Bryanston Square Primary School in Marylebone, Haverstock School in London, and St. Aloysius College in Highgate.
Early International Career
Joe Cole's international career began with England U16, where he played from 1997 to 1998. He later appeared in five games for England U18 in 1999. Between 2000 and 2003, he played for England U21. Concurrently, from 2001 to 2010, he was a part of the England National team, scoring 10 goals over 56 caps.
Club Career
Joe started his club career with the youth team at West Ham. At just 16, he was considered one of the hottest prospects in English football, with Manchester United reportedly offering £10 million for him. In August 2003, he signed with Chelsea for £6.6 million and made his debut against MŠK Žilina on August 13, 2003.
During his time at Chelsea, Joe Cole won three Premier League titles and two FA Cups. In July 2010, he joined Liverpool on a free transfer, debuting against Rabotnički on August 5, 2010. On August 31, 2011, he signed a season-long loan with Lille, making his debut against Saint-Etienne. After a year at Lille, he returned to Liverpool under the management of Brendan Rodgers, only to leave six months later and return to West Ham on an 18-month deal in January 2013.
